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Patent GB-2121820-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for use in brewing
Inventor: ROSE DAVID
IPC: C12C13/00
Filed: 1982-11-12
Abstract: Brewing apparatus, especially for the production of beer, comprises a container for mash or the like brew solids located within a vessel for containing liquor or the like brew liquid, said container being permeable by the liquid, for instance by having a holed lid and base, and liquid-current-directing means located adjacent to the container for directing liquid emerging from the container towards a heating zone. Preferably the directing means comprises a baffle of downwardly tapering shape, and the container has a free-floating lid. A method of brewing beer comprises retention of the mash or other brew solids in a liquid-permeable container within the liquor or other brew liquid and direction of the liquid to travel through the brew solids, suitably using the described apparatus.
Patent GB-2116732-A (GB)
Title: Distributing bodies of different weight in units of predetermined weight
Inventor: DALGAARD KNUD
IPC: G01G13/285
Filed: 1983-01-07
Abstract: A method of distributing a number of bodies of different weight in units of a predetermined weight consists of the following steps:     a) dynamic weighing of the individual bodies,   b) registration of the weight of the body in a steering unit, c) conveyance of the weighed body to a collecting station wherein the weight registered of any bodies previously collected is less than or equal to the desired, predetermined weight of the finished unit minus the weight of the body,   d) recirculation of bodies not yet placed, e) removal of the bodies, when the desired weight has been obtained, and packing.   The apparatus consists of a feeding belt conveyor (1), a dynamic weighing station (2), a steering unit (3) as well as a feed unit (4) adapted to convey the bodies from the weighing station (2) to either a collecting station (5) or back to the weighing station (2), dependent on signals from the steering unit (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133265-A (GB)
Title: Animal feeding apparatus
Inventor: SCHWEIGER LONNY DALE
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 1983-01-12
Abstract: An animal feeding apparatus includes a trough 11 for receiving solid feed and water and animal actuated hopper means disposed over the trough. The water dispensing function is provided by a plurality of valves having actuators 67 to be actuated, by the snout of an animal and which are disposed to inhibit actuation when the level of liquid in the trough 11 exceeds a predetermined depth. The feed dispensing function is provided by the simultaneous actuation of an elongated agitator 35 disposed on one side wall of the hopper and in a dispensing slot in the bottom of the hopper, a grate 43 adjacent the slot, and by an agitator arm 58 connected to the agitator and the grate and extending downwardly into the bunk for actuation by an animal. The agitator and the grate are pivotable about a common axis to provide different radii of oscillation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136271-A (GB)
Title: A hygienic bowl
Inventor: LAI HUANG CH E
IPC: A47G19/02
Filed: 1983-03-10
Abstract: An eating bowl (1) for hygienic use comprises a generally upwardly divergent body portion with an open mouth at its upper portion. The bowl has an indicator means (2) in the vicinity of the edge of the open mouth to receive one's thumb. In an alternative embodiment the indicator means (22 Fig. 5) designates an area from which one should take food. Such bowls allows one to partake of food in an hygienic manner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2118480-A (GB)
Title: Combination apparatus
Inventor: PASCOE ANDREW JAMES
IPC: B23Q9/00
Filed: 1983-03-29
Abstract: Combination apparatus comprises a base (60) for supporting a workpiece and having means defining a guide fence (76, 77) against which the workpiece can be positioned, and including an end stop (78) for determining the precise location of the workpiece. Two guide rails (66, 67) are supported over the base (60) and have respective rebates (68, 69) or U-section channels for locating the sole plate of a working tool. The guide rails (66, 67) can be displaced vertically with respect to the base (60) to clamp the workpiece to the base and at the same time guide the tool with respect to the workpiece. The guide rails (66, 67) may further be individually laterally adjustable by means of secondary guides (63, 64, 65), which guides are displaceable perpendicularly with respect to the plane of the base (60) whereby to provide the "vertical" adjustment of the guide (66, 67) towards and away from the base (60). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133149-A (GB)
Title: Detecting device
Inventor: GREEN CLIVE ROBERT
IPC: G08B25/10
Filed: 1983-05-10
Abstract: A device for detecting the presence of an aircraft or other object includes at least one transducer (14) for detecting sound or electromagnetic radiation from the object, and a housing such as a buoy (11, 12) for a filter for selecting certain signals generated by the transducer, an amplifier, a SELCALL encoder and a transmitter. These enable an encoded radio-frequency signal to be transmitted identifying the device which has been operated due to the detection of the presence of an object. The transducer 14 may receive signals from a microphone or from a heat-sensing fly's eye lens system. Geophones 16 may be provided underwater. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2123922-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic damper with adjustable flow path
Inventor: SHIMOKURA AKIHIRO
IPC: F16F9/516
Filed: 1983-06-13
Abstract: A hydraulic damper comprises a cylinder 2 containing hydraulic liquid therein, a piston working 5 in the cylinder and partitioning the interior of the cylinder into two liquid chambers R1, R2, a hollow piston rod 4 connected to the piston, a passage formed in the piston rod for communicating the two liquid chambers and an adjusting valve member 21 for changing the effective passage area of the passage, the passage comprising two mutually independent passages L1, L2, and a check valve 26 being provided in one of the two passages for preventing liquid flow in one passage during either one of extension and contraction strokes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2126264-A (GB)
Title: A storm-water by-pass
Inventor: SKILLING ANDREW JOHN
IPC: E03F5/10
Filed: 1983-08-12
Abstract: A storm-water by-pass for an oil interceptor chamber 69 of a drainage system comprises a first chamber 60 within which is mounted a second chamber 61 having apertures such as 64 adjacent its lower edge. Inlet flow to the by-pass is though pipe 65, feeding the interior of the second chamber 61, and normally water is drained therefrom through pipe 68 into a separate or incorporated interceptor chamber 69. In the embodiment shown the outlet dip pipe 74 from the chamber 69 is fed into a gallery 70, mounted around the interior of the first chamber 60 and thence to a drainage outlet 74, the gallery 70 having a wall 71 defining a weir, to handle excess water inlet flow conditions. Should the inlet (65) flow rate rise above a predetermined amount, the head in the first chamber 61 and so also in the chamber 60 will rise, until flow over the weir commences, into the gallery 70, so by-passing the interceptor 69. Oil already separated within the interceptor will not be flushed through the interceptor by such abnormal flow conditions, nor will oil already separated within the second chamber 61. Modified chamber and weir arrangements as disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146874-A (GB)
Title: Decoding of minimum redundancy codes
Inventor: HOLDSWORTH JOHN
IPC: H04N1/419
Filed: 1983-08-26
Abstract: A decoder for decoding variable length codes of the type having a first group of n identical bits and a second group of m bits which can be different. The decoder includes a counter 23 which counts the number of n bits in each code word and shift register 24 which receives successive bits of each code word. The outputs of the counter and the shift register provide address signals for a ROM 25 in which are stored decoded values of the codewords. The decoded value is read directly from the ROM. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127523-A (GB)
Title: Torsional vibration eliminator
Inventor: WAGNER BERND
IPC: F16F15/126
Filed: 1983-09-23
Abstract: A torsional vibration eliminator (1) has a hub (3) mounted on a shaft (2) to be damped, an annular layer of an elastomeric material (6) and a radially outer flywheel ring (7) which comprises shaped parts (8, 9) of sheet metal as a frame profile. A radially outer heavy mass (19) of a material having a high specific density is positioned in one cavity of this frame profile. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128075-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner
Inventor: BUSALT GERHARD
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 1983-09-30
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has a suction tube nozzle unit including a suction tube (4) and suction nozzle (5) and a mounting for the suction tube nozzle unit on the housing of the vacuum cleaner, said mounting comprising a recess in the housing of the vacuum cleaner which is engaged by a catch (11) on the suction tube nozzle unit and also a clip (8) for receiving suction tube (4), the clip (8) being pivotally mounted on the housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133261-A (GB)
Title: Improved coulter for an agricultural machine
Inventor: SANDBERG BENGT
IPC: A01C5/06
Filed: 1983-12-02
Abstract: A coulter for an agricultural machine comprises a coulter tip (1) attached to a support stem (2) formed from two adjacent flat bars by being located in the gap between the bars. Both sides of the coulter tip (1), are provided with a depression (4), the shape of which corresponds to the shape of a lower end portion of a respective one of said bars. The front and rear sides (4a) of each depression (4) provide support for the front and the rear side surface of the stem (2). The bars are preferably firmly interconnected by a bridge member (5) close to the top of the coulter tip when it is in its attached position. A spring pin (11) in bores (6) connects the coulter tip (1) between the bars of the stem (2). A seed funnel (8) may be fitted to the coulter tip at upper and lower locations (9, 10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133951-A (GB)
Title: A talking doll
Inventor: MIZOULE HENRI
IPC: A63H3/33
Filed: 1983-12-23
Abstract: A talking doll in which the body (1) includes a receiver (5) adapted to receive audio frequency modulated radio signals transmitted by a transmitter (9). The modulating signal can originate from a microphone (11) or from a reading device (13) for recorded medium, e.g. magnetic tape play-back. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136055-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic Feed Circuits for Actuators
Inventor: MARSHALL JOHN STEPHEN
IPC: F15B11/02
Filed: 1984-02-24
Abstract: Hydraulic circuits are disclosed which connect a pump 13 to an actuator 11. The pump delivery is maintained at low pressure by a regulating valve 28 when the actuator 11 is at rest, in order to limit the dissipated power. When a control valve 21 is operated by a lever 23 to supply the actuator 11, a pilot circuit 19 is cut off from exhaust and is pressurised by the pump to load the valve 28 and increase the pressure in the pump delivery line 15. The pilot circuit 19 is pressurised by the pump 13 through a constriction 20. The line 19 is connected to a pilot line 31 containing a non- return valve 33 and constriction 32, the line 31 being branched from the line 24 to the actuator downstream of the valve 21. The restrictions 20, 32 reduce the pressure difference between lines 16 and 24 thereby avoiding sudden movements and pressure changes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2139315-A (GB)
Title: Friction drive mechanism
Inventor: PAVONE ROBERT J
IPC: F16H13/04
Filed: 1984-02-27
Abstract: A high-speed, high-accuracy closed loop servo-system uses a friction drive mechanism to move an output element between a plurality of positions without the back-lash, noise and resonance associated with gear excitation in gear drive mechanisms. The friction drive mechanism in a drive train having an input and output shaft (42, 20) has a drive wheel 43 connected to a drive motor 19, a driven wheel (38) connected to the output shaft (20) and the drive and driven wheels mounted in tangential relationship for movement relative to one another. A pressure wheel (49) is mounted for tangential engagement with one of the drive and driven wheels and is located generally on the side of one of the wheels opposite from the other wheel to produce frictional engagement between the drive and driven wheels at the point of tangency. A spring loaded plunger 54 regulates the pressure imparted by the pressure wheel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136504-A (GB)
Title: Flame glow-in plug for preheating the intake air of internal combustion engine
Inventor: PFLUG HANNES
IPC: F02B3/06
Filed: 1984-03-14
Abstract: The plug 10, particularly for diesel engines, comprises a metal housing (11) secured in the air intake of the engine and to which fuel is fed via a nipple (20) and which contains a glow pin (23) heatable by means of a coil (33). The metered fuel is heated and vapourized in a tube (40), mixed with air and subsequently ignited. The coil comprises three portions, firstly a combustion chamber end portion (33/1) whose resistance is temperature independent and which serves to ignite the fuel vapour/air mixture, secondly a central portion (33/2) which has a positive temperature coefficient of resistance and which ensures rapid heating of the glow pin and subsequent reduction of the heating current, and thirdly a portion (33/3) whose resistance is temperature independent and which is connected to a terminal stud (25) and prevents high thermal stress of the first portion upon the introduction of the relatively cold fuel into the plug. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136677-A (GB)
Title: Shaped disposable diapers with elastically contractible waistbands
Inventor: LASH GLEN R
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 1984-03-14
Abstract: Disposable diapers having elasticized waistbands which are shaped to conform to the wearers' waists and methods of making them. The shaped disposable diapers are made by affixing an elastomeric material having a heat unstable state and a heat stable and elastic state to the diaper while the elastomeric material is in its heat unstable state and then heating the elastomeric material while the diaper is restrained in a folded configuration.
Patent GB-2140696-A (GB)
Title: Anaesthetist's gas pollution inhibitor
Inventor: CARDEN EDWARD
IPC: A61M16/00
Filed: 1984-04-25
Abstract: To prevent egress into the atmosphere (e.g. of an operating theatre) of gas from anaesthetic tube 16, and anaesthesia machine is provided, with an obturator post 20 onto which end piece 18 of the tube 16 will fit sealingly. The post 20 may simply be solid to plug off the tube 16, and where the latter has a taper end 18 the post 20 may be correspondingly tapered. The post can have a bore through it in which is a non- return valve adapted for connection to an exhaust system so that any gas from the tube 16 is conducted away. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161455-A (GB)
Title: Suitcase seat
Inventor: BYRNE BENJAMIN EDMUND
IPC: A47C4/52
Filed: 1984-04-26
Abstract: A suitcase 1 has a folding seat 3 incorporated into its construction so that travellers can have the comfort of a seat wherever they may find themselves without having the problem of carrying a further piece of luggage with them. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160419-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of hair, skin and nails
Inventor: PURI ARAN KUMAR
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 1984-06-08
Abstract: The condition of the hair, skin and nails is improved by treatment with a reducing composition, rinsing of the treated part, contact of the rinsed part with an aqueous protein hydrolysate and then contact with a neutralising composition. When the treatment is applied to the hair as a cold waving or permanent cold waving, the treated hair has a greatly improved condition, with a better and more natural feel when both wet and dry a good shine.
Patent GB-2145787-A (GB)
Title: Spot-type disc brake fixing a guide element
Inventor: THIEL RUDOLF
IPC: F16D55/224
Filed: 1984-08-15
Abstract: A housing (1) especially of a spot-type disc brake is disposed in axially displaceable manner relative to a stationary mounting support by means of at least one guide element (2) fixed in a mounting bore (3) in the support or housing (1) and, with the guide portion (5) thereof, being axially disposed in a guide bore of the housing or support, the guide element (2) being fixed to housing (1) or to the support by (plastic) deformation (11, 14) of the guide element (2) within the mounting bore (3). As shown, guide element (2) is a carrier sleeve although it may be a carrier bolt - and the guide element may be force or push fitted into the mounting bore prior to the deformation. In Fig. 1 carrier sleeve (2) is shown deformed by expansion (14) to slope (6) in mounting bore (3) by means of caulking by a ball. In Fig. 3 deformation (11) engages groove (10). Fig. 4 has a plug pressed into the carrier sleeve - such could be used together with the embodiments of Figs. 1, 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147366-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine starter motor
Inventor: MAZZORANA ALFRED BRUNO
IPC: F02N15/06
Filed: 1984-08-20
Abstract: A pneumatic, hydraulic or electric motor 1 rotatably drives a pinion 9 which is displaced axially in order to be brought into contact with a crown wheel 10 of the engine. The axial displacement of the pinion 9 is effected by an electromagnetic actuator 13 or an electric rotary actuator (37, Fig. 2) through a pinion 17 rotated by a rack 16 operated by the core 14 of the actuator 13 or rotated directly by the actuator (37) and a pinion 20 driving a rack 11 connected through a freewheel 12 to the pinion 9. The pinions 17, 20 are connected by a toothed belt 25, a chain or rack which is biased by a spring 30 to effect pinion return when the actuator is deenergized. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165521-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for transporting and laying paving slabs
Inventor: WIGG JOHN HERBERT
IPC: E01C19/52
Filed: 1984-10-13
Abstract: An apparatus for transporting and laying paving slabs comprises at least three slab carrying elements (17) adapted to carry a slab flatwise by engagement with spaced edge portions thereof, lifting means (11, 12) to independently allow lifting, lowering and adjustment of height of each slab carrying element (17), and a support for the lifting means (11, 12, and 13). The support is preferably in the form of a carriage having a frame (2), a wheel (5) and rigid supporting legs (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166014-A (GB)
Title: Automatic gain control
Inventor: HALL PHILIP
IPC: H03G3/20
Filed: 1984-10-24
Abstract: The gain of an amplifier 2 is controlled by the contents of a counter 6 which is arranged to be clocked by clock signals either up or down depending on whether an average output of the amplifier as determined at 3 is above or below a set level or range of levels (A1-A2 on Fig. 3). Two clocks 9A and 9B which operate at different speeds can be used to enable different clocking up and down speeds. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149141-A (GB)
Title: Day and night sighting apparatus
Inventor: RUGER RODERICH
IPC: G02B23/12
Filed: 1984-10-25
Abstract: Day and night sighting apparatus 1 comprising a day sighting apparatus, consisting of a periscope 2 and a aiming head 4, as well as with a thermal-imager 10, a cathode-ray tube 13 for reproducing the thermal image converted into visible frequencies. The necessary axis harmonisation of the day sighting apparatus and the thermal imager of known like apparatus is abolished in that in the apparatus 1 a reticle 16 is generated electronically and is displayed on screen 14 of the cathode-ray tube 13. Thus, the reticle 16 can be used not only in an eyepiece 3, but also by a coupled-up automatic target detection or tracking apparatus. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151349-A (GB)
Title: An air curtain for eliminating the infiltration of cold air through entrances of industrial buildings
Inventor: ZAMBOLIN MARCO
IPC: F24F9/00
Filed: 1984-12-27
Abstract: To reduce heat losses from a building caused by outside air entering through an opening, e.g. a vehicle entrance, a curtain of air is formed across the opening (1) outside the building. Air is ejected though an outlet (9) in a pipe (7) on one side of the opening towards an intake pipe (3) on the opposite side of the opening. Fan (5) draws air from the intake pipe (3) and supplies it to the pipe (7) through a feed pipe (4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172853-A (GB)
Title: Missile catcher
Inventor: SPICER LYNDON REGINALD
IPC: B63G9/04
Filed: 1985-03-28
Abstract: In order to prevent a ship from being sunk by torpedoes it is known to surround it by nets to catch, or otherwise obstruct the torpedo. In the present arrangement, a net is launched into the path of the torpedo, thus catching or slowing it sufficiently to make it harmless. The net may be launched in a missile-like manner from a weapon of the mortar type and may be sonar controlled.
Patent GB-2173860-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing of draught beverages
Inventor: LAMBERT DONALD HENRY GEORGE
IPC: B67D1/14
Filed: 1985-04-12
Abstract: A dispensing head for dispensing draught beverages such as beer comprises a body portion 1, having an inlet 7 and outlet 8, and a plug member 2. The body portion includes ports 9 through which air is inducted, and the surface of the plug member has a series of grooves 14 which create turbulence and gas break-out in the beer stream. The result is that a foam is created within the dispensing head. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173231-A (GB)
Title: Grid ceiling
Inventor: BRUGMAN JOHANNES ANTONIUS HENR
IPC: E04B9/36
Filed: 1985-04-17
Abstract: 57 A grid ceiling comprising a supporting grid (10, 20) with rectangular openings therein, grid panels (30) mounted within said openings. The grid panels may be in the form of grid units including perpendicular hollow interior primary and secondary panels (40, 50). The grid panels (30) are secured in place by longitudinally movable clips (60) which engage the carriers, e. g. in apertures or recesses (24). Each clip is slidable longitudinally from a forward position in which can occur and a retracted position in which the tongue is sufficiently within its associated panel to enable the grid panel to be removed.
Patent GB-2160118-A (GB)
Title: Filters
Inventor: CHAMBERS JOHN
IPC: B01D29/48
Filed: 1985-06-13
Abstract: A filter comprises concentric filter elements 11, 12 and 13 which are in the form of helical springs and define alternate inlet and outlet chambers through which fluid flows as indicated in solid lines. The filter elements are linked to a single plate 20, 21 so that they open out together against the pressure of spring 23 when flow is reversed for cleaning. The arrangement provides a large filter area for length and enables particular configurations of filters around a pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176759-A (GB)
Title: Covers for towing arrangements for vehicles
Inventor: MILLS BARRY VINCENT
IPC: B60Q1/26
Filed: 1985-06-24
Abstract: A moulded plastics cover for a vehicle tow ball incorporates a rear reflector (4). The reflector is mounted in a rearwardly directed hollow boss (1) formed integrally with the cover. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177190-A (GB)
Title: Reducing turbulence in air conditioning ducts
Inventor: BLACK ANDREW IAN CLAUD
IPC: F24F13/02
Filed: 1985-06-25
Abstract: In order to reduce turbulence where air flows merge or separate in a high velocity air duct system, an air duct fitting comprises a nozzle 12 mounted inside a sleeve 14 with space 16 between the outside of the nozzle 12 and the inside of the sleeve 14, so that air flow to or from a branch duct 20, connected to an opening 18 in sleeve 14, flows in the space 16 generally parallel to air flow within the nozzle 12 to or from a main duct 22, with little turbulence where the two air flows merge, or separate, according to their direction. Sound insulating material 40 is provided between the sleeve and the nozzle and nuts 38 allow adjustment of the position of the nozzle. <IMAGE>